Ciryl Gane - from Hollywood to UFC

Gane is famous for his finesse in playing.

UFC 321 is taking place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with the highlight being the heavyweight title fight between reigning champion Tom Aspinall (UK) and challenger Ciryl Gane (France). This is not only a battle between two of Europe's top fighters, but also a battle between two schools of thought.

With a professional Muay Thai background (2-time French champion and TKO heavyweight champion), Gane started MMA late at the age of 28 (in 2018), but quickly emerged as a top fighter thanks to his combination of speed, smooth movement and high fight IQ.

From Hollywood actors

Born on April 12, 1990 in La Roche-sur-Yon, France, Ciryl Gane (full name Ciryl Romain Jacky Gane) grew up in a family of Guadeloupe origin. His father was a bus driver and amateur footballer. Gane played football and basketball as a child, then switched to Muay Thai in 2013 after working as a nightclub bouncer in Paris.

Standing at 1.96 m tall and weighing around 110 kg, he has a supple body and attracts attention with his rich life outside the ring. Gane is an actor – playing Bastien in the movie KO (2023) and participating in Den of Thieves 2 (2025) with O'Shea Jackson Jr. Gane's acting ability in both of these movies is highly appreciated by experts, with deep character psychology - something that not every "muscular" boxer can do.

Gane in the movie KO.

Those who have worked with Gane reveal that he is extremely calm, humorous, and "drama-free" – unlike other heavyweight fighters. Before UFC, he suffered a lung accident in training (2020), but still came back strong.

Unique personality

Gane debuted in MMA in 2018 with 6 consecutive wins (4 KOs). He entered the UFC in 2019, winning his first 6 fights. Gane's style is not the traditional heavyweight brutality (like Francis Ngannou or Derrick Lewis), but more like "advanced math" - prioritizing distance control, counterpunching and conserving energy to prolong the fight.

He describes himself as a fighter with a fighting style that represents a “new version” of the heavyweight division, where brains and cardio are more important than mere muscle power. Gane is not only a smart fighter, but is also famous for his acting career.

Nicknamed "Bon Gamin" (The Good Kid), Gane possesses the ability to move smoothly, with a variety of sharp moves. He rarely finishes early (only 2/12 wins in the first round), prioritizing distance control. The French media even described Gane as an artist in the ring, expressing the romantic spirit of the hexagonal country.

In the early morning of October 26, Gane has the chance to make history for the French MMA community when he faces Tom Aspinall, a British fighter. This is considered a battle between two fighters with opposite styles, between the whirlwind Aspinall and the artist Gane.

Source: https://znews.vn/ciryl-gane-tu-phim-truong-hollywood-den-san-ufc-post1596786.html